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BEST VALUE VACATIONS
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THAILAND BEST VALUE VACATIONS – TOUR B (fully escorted)
Tour code: TVBB
11 days / 9 nights … Bangkok, Mae Hong Sorn, Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai |
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Bangkok, the magnificence of its palaces and temples (3 nights)
Mae Hong Sorn, the overland trip (2 nights)
Chiang Rai & Chiang Mai, the beauty of Thailand’s tropical landscapes (4 nights)
City modules to complement your vacation
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| Tour Features |
- Sup. 1st class & 1st class accommodations throughout
- Meals: 9 breakfast (B), 6 lunches (L) & 6 dinners (D)
- Bangkok’s storybook Grand Palace
- Mae Hong Sorn, the Long Neck Karen
- Chiang Rai, the famous golden triangle
- Chiang Mai, splendid mountain scenery and tropical jungle of the “Rose of the North”
- Professional tour manager
- Comprehensive sightseeing of each city's highlights
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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| Day 1, Fri: Depart hometown |
| Travel across the Pacific aboard one of our selected airlines. |
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| Day 2, Sat: Arrive Bangkok |
Upon arrival at Bangkok International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transfer in comfort to your hotel.
HOTEL:
CENTURY PARK or INDRA REGENT |
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| Day 3, Sun: Bangkok – meals: (B) |
| Morning sightseeing, the diversity of Bangkok comes to like on today’s tour of its vibrant business district and a selection of the city’s finest temples: the wondrous temple of the Golden Buddha; the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the elegant Marble Temple.
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| Day 4, Mon: Bangkok / Chiang Mai / Mae Hong Sorn– meals: (B,L,D) |
Fly to Chiang Mai. Your tour begins at approx. 10.00 a.m. today from Chiang Mai. You will drive through spectacular jungle-clad mountains with stops at Orchid and butterfly farm and Fish Cave. Arrive Mae Hong Sorn, home to many Shan people.
HOTEL: TARA, MAE HONG SORN or similar
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| Day 5, Tue: Mae Hong Sorn (Long Neck Karen Village) – meals: (B,L,D) |
| A full day to enjoy the picturesque landscape of Mae Hong Sorn, with its surrounding mist shrouded mountains. You will experience an unforgettable ride through the jungle on elephant back! We will drive into the countryside in “pick-up” vans which can negotiate narrow roads. A ride through the jungle will bring you to one of the most colourful hill tribe villages, home to the Long Neck Karens.
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| Day 6, Wed: Mae Hong Sorn/Chiang Mai – meals: (B,L,D) |
In the morning, visit the early morning fresh market and witness the traditional Buddhist offering. Afterwards, sightseeing of Burmese temples on the lakeside, Wat Jong Kam and Wat Jong Klang and a drive up to visit Wat Phra Dhat Doi Kongmoo on the mountain top with breathtaking views of this sleepy town. We will take a noon flight from Mae Hong Sorn to Chiang Mai. Tonight enjoy a Kantoke dinner and show.
HOTEL: EMPRESS or ORCHID
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| Day 7, Thu: Chiang Mai – meals: (B,L,D) |
| A full day to enjoy the delights of Chiang Mai and in the morning climb 290 steps to the hill top Doi suthep which offers spectacular views of the Chian Mai area. Afternoon, continues to the district of Sankampaeng, home to Chiang Mai’s famous cottage industries. Watch how artisans continue to make their products by hand such as silk fabrics, multi-coloured umbrellas, Thai celadon, Woodcarvers and lacquerware.
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| Day 8, Fri: Chiang Mai/Golden Triangle – meals: (B,L,D) |
Drive north towards Chiang Rai through splendid mountain scenery and tropical jungle. On the way, we stop at Mae Ka Chan, famous for a hot spring. After lunch, visit several villages and visit the Yao Hill tribe villages.
HOTEL: IMPERIAL GOLDEN TRIANGLE or similar |
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| Day 9, Sat: Golden Triangle/Mae Sai – meals: (B,L,D) |
| Drive to Mae Sai, Thailand’s northernmost town on the Burma border. You can watch Thai and Burmese people walking across the bridge separating the two countries. Next visit will be to Chiang Saen, where evidence of the original 13th century city can still be seen. We will enjoy this lovely setting on the banks of the Mekong River; a tranquil spot with charming old temples and finely carved figurines.After lunch, visit to the heart of the renowned Golden Triangle where the Ruak and Mekong Rivers meet. |
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| Day 10, Sun: Chiang Rai / Bangkok (B) |
A short flight returns to Bangkok. Afternoon is free to catch up with last minute shopping.
HOTEL: CENTURY PLAZA or INDRA REGENT
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| Day 11, Mon: Bangkok / Hometown (B) |
| Transfer to Bangkok International Airport for departure.
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| Pricing |
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- Special US domestic add-on fare available from your home city (from $100 to $220).
- Weekend (Fri,Sat,Sun) surcharge $50 each way (applicable to Trans-Pacific flight only).
- Above SAMPLE AIRFARES are for your reference only and are based on all major Transpacific carriers. It is inclusive of Transpacific airfare and airfares between Bangkok to Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai to Bangkok. The exact airfare will be quoted at the time of booking. US departure taxes, foreign airport taxes, security charges and fuel surcharges are not included.
- Land prices are inclusive of all domestic airfares between Mae Hong Sorn & Chiang Mai.
- Land prices do not include airfare between Bangkok/Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai/Bangkok.
- Guaranteed departures are based on minimum of 2 passengers.
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